Go Coach Yourself!
Welcome to Go Coach Yourself!, a podcast to help you get unf*cked and build the incredible life you deserve. We’re Vic and Ryan, two certified coaches trying to change the world one conversation at a time.
In our respective practices, we’ve noticed common experiences or themes that come up again and again with clients. We started Go Coach Yourself to share our thoughts, experiences and tips with more people, giving you tools you can use to navigate your own way through any of the topics we cover. Through these examples and deep dives on coaching topics we hope you’ll gain a greater understanding of what working with a coach can involve. We believe everyone deserves to have a coach in their team, so whether you’re still exploring to find the right coach for you or you are ready to get started, we’re excited to give you an inside look at how two coaches see the world. We’re going to have a ton of fun along the way, and welcome you to join us on this journey!
About Vic Smith, CPCC
Go Coach Yourself!
Change: How to Embrace Transition, Not Disruption
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself! hosts Vic and Ryan discuss the significant personal changes they've experienced and dive deep into the nature of change and transition. Highlighting the work of William and Susan Bridges, they distinguish change as an external event and transition as an internal process. They unpack the science behind how our brains react to change, emphasizing the importance of intentionality and agency. The episode covers practical tips for managing change, including self-kindness, recognizing internal strength, and re-establishing personal agency during transitions. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, listeners are equipped with strategies to approach change more productively.
References:
- Bridges Transition Model
- Psychology Today: Change, Changing, Changed: Living Through Purposeful Choice
- Forbes: A Flood Of Change: Leading Through Times Of Overload
- Harvard Business Review: Managers, What Are You Doing About Change Exhaustion?
- Harvard Business Review: 3 Tools to Help Leaders Steady Their Teams During a Transition
- Center for Creative Leadership: Overcome Change Fatigue & Embrace Continual Evolution
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Hosts:
Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching
Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk